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Creating a Dramatic Dance Shot with a Speedlight and the Sun

by Donald Giannatti | May 22, 2009 | LE News and Info

I thought I would break down another shot I did that involved pre-visualization, overcoming a challenge and using small lights for a big light look. The shot was for a dance Calendar for Briana. In the calendar images she presents 12 different types and styles of...

Creating an Ad From Layout: Shooting for Print

by Donald Giannatti | May 18, 2009 | LE News and Info

This post looks at creating an ad from a very simple layout. The client, Dimensional Software in Palo Alto, CA, needed to have an ad produced in nearly no time. An opening in a magazine came up last minute and a fax was sent to me with a sketch of the ad that we had...

Interview with Steve Korn, Seattle Photographer

by Donald Giannatti | May 16, 2009 | LE News and Info

This weekend’s interview is with Steve Korn, a photographer and musician living in Seattle. I think you will find his work and his words interesting. Being a creative person in music and photography can bring a different perspective to things. Steve presents his...

Thinking about Portraits: 6 Studies in Beauty

by Donald Giannatti | May 14, 2009 | LE News and Info

This post is about portrait lighting and some of the things I think about when shooting a portrait… whether in the studio or on location. The shot above was done in Mexico at the Workshop in April. Christine had been walking with me and when she turned to talk...

WordPress Themes for Photographers from Lighting Essentials

by Donald Giannatti | May 12, 2009 | LE News and Info

They are finally here. We have been so busy lately, but it is time to announce that the WordPress Themes for photographers are ready for purchase and installation. We are really pretty proud of these WP Themes. They are built with the incredible power of WordPress,...

Claire Curran Corbett: Dallas Beauty and Fashion Photographer

by Donald Giannatti | May 11, 2009 | LE News and Info

Hey everyone. It has been a terrifically busy couple of weeks. We are finalizing the book, getting the new DVD into editing form and shooting new work for clients all over the southwest. I will be sharing those images as they come out of embargo. Today we get a chance...
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